'S Wonderful: The Gershwin Songbook

The Gershwin Songbook (Series) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 22, 1992)
• Original Release Date: September 22, 1992
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B0000046LZ
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #212,842 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. They Can't Take That Away From Me

2. Summertime

3. Let's Call the Whole Thing Off

4. Embraceable You

5. But Not For Me

6. They All Laughed

7. The Man I Love

8. Oh, Lady Be Good

9. There's a Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon For New York

10. How Long Has This Been Going On?

11. 'S Wonderful

12. I Loves You, Porgy

13. I've Got a Crush on You

14. Fascinating Rhythm

15. Someone to Watch Over Me

16. Our Love Is Here to Stay [Live]

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars essential for the Gershwin-minded jazz listener, June 7, 2007

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The Delite Rancher (Phoenix, Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 'S Wonderful: The Gershwin Songbook (Audio CD)

Since the music of George and Ira Gershwin has been recycled so many times, what makes this collection so valuable? This question can be answered with two words: quality control. The vintage musical choices are stellar. Many of the versions are sublime. The performers are first rate featuring Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire and so the list of luminaries goes on. In terms of genres, the music could be described as straight jazz, not excluding a jigger of croonerism and big band. This compilation will resonate with jazz purists who find the original stage versions a tad corny. There are several candidates for definitive versions. Armstrong & Fitzgerald's 'Let's Call The Whole Thing Off,' Holiday's 'They Can't Take That Away From Me' and Armstrong's 'There's A Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon' may be the ultimate versions of these standards. Helen Merrill's 'Summertime' also melts from her sultry vocals. Featuring each track's personnel and any significant background information, the liner notes are detailed. "'S Wonderful" is part of "The Complete Gershwin Songbooks," a three disc box set. Not only is this is stronger than the other vocal disc ("'S Marvelous"), "'S Wonderful" is the overall stand out. That written, all three discs are very worthwhile. By purchasing the individual discs through Amazon's marketplace sellers, the set can be acquired for a fraction of the box set's price. "'S Wonderful" is essential for any listener who appreciates both jazz and the music of Gershwin.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 's wonderful!, July 4, 2000

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jamie - See all my reviews

This review is from: 'S Wonderful: The Gershwin Songbook (Audio CD)

sung by those who do it so well-ella fitagerald, louis armstrong, joe williams, helen merrill, and even nina simone-the songs on this album shows the versatile range of george and ira, as well as the timelessness of the music-i am a gershwin fan, but even if you have never heard of any of their music, you will love this album-definantly worth every penny!

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic and S'Womderful!, February 2, 2012

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Snowfire "Snowfire" (Stockton, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 'S Wonderful: The Gershwin Songbook (Audio CD)

Had this on cassette and just found it on CD. So happy to have it in music rotation again! Gershwin was a genius and his music really does stick with you. This is nice because it features many famous singers and some not so famous ones. That is most of them were famous in their time but sadly many are no longer with us. This is a great way to remember them or discover them.